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1/8th inch bandsaw blade..
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:03 pm
by rele
so I began making bandsaw boxes, but am stuck with 1/4 blades, which I need to change to 1/8th.
Doubtful I will order from ShopSmith directly so what exactly do I need, to get the right fit, what are the numbers....
of course if really cheap I might just order from SS directly.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:34 pm
by SDSSmith
72" long +/- blade and cool blocks or equivalent as guide blocks.
local big box
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:03 pm
by fiatben
Image my surprise when I found band saw blades at Lowe's that will fit my machine. Locally they stock both 1/8" and 1/4" for under $10 each. They seem to be decent blades so far. At that price I can go thru 2-1/2 and still be money ahead over a factory original.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:10 pm
by mrhart
Woodcraft here carries the 72" as well, just not a big selection.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:23 pm
by rele
good to know, and what the heck are cool blocks etc?
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:55 pm
by bffulgham
rele wrote:good to know, and what the heck are cool blocks etc?
They really help out with the really narrow blades.
ShopSmith link
And from Olson
Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:37 pm
by woodeneye
Remember...Shopsmith warrants all of their bandsaw blades FOR LIFE. If they break under normal use, they will replace them for free.
The "Big Boxes" won't do that.
Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:40 pm
by foureyes45
Look at these they are the best...I have used them a lot....very very good.
www.suffolkmachinery.com
Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:50 pm
by beeg
woodeneye wrote:Remember...Shopsmith warrants all of their bandsaw blades FOR LIFE. If they break under normal use, they will replace them for free.
The "Big Boxes" won't do that.
"Lifetime Guarantee On Weld Integrity - If a Shopsmith blade breaks at the weld, we'll replace it... Free! "
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:22 am
by sawmill
Those are very good blades. I used to use them when I had my sawmill and they seem to stay sharp longer than any other blade I had.